Bengaluru: The 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court extended the Judicial Custody of Kannada actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda and 15 other accused till Sept. 30, here yesterday.

The Court also directed the Ballari Jail authorities to allow Darshan to meet his family and friends besides telling the jail authorities to provide the actor with required facilities adhering to the prison rules.

The prosecution produced all accused, including Darshan, before Court via video conference. The Investigating Officers submitted technical evidence against Darshan and other accused.

Darshan’s Counsel informed the Court that the actor was suffering from back pain and that prison authorities have not provided him with a chair. Additionally, the Counsel stated that prison authorities are not allowing family and friends to visit Darshan at Ballari Prison. In response, the Court ordered the authorities to allow Darshan’s family and friends to visit him.

The Bengaluru City Police had recently submitted a 3,991 page charge sheet to the Court against Darshan and other 16 accused in connection with the kidnap and murder of Renukaswamy, a native of Chitradurga.